Course Descriptions

Foundations Courses - Multiple and Single Subject

EDTP 500 Social and Cultural Foundations in Education
3 credits

The historical, social and cultural foundations of American education, as seen through a historical narrative, with an emphasis on the diversity of contemporary schooling. Major philosophies of education which have informed American education and how they affect schooling in a society of multiple cultures. Fieldwork required.

EDTP 501 Theories of Teaching, Learning and Development
3 credits

Theories of teaching, assessment and development of learning. The influence of those theories on content, methods, and classroom environment, including the use of technology, and their application in improving academic achievement for all students. Fieldwork required.

EDTP 508 Students with Diverse Learning Needs
3 credits

Theories, approaches, and student characteristics for teaching students with special learning needs and English learners. Fieldwork required.



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Methods Courses - Multiple Subject

EDTP 520 Leadership and Law in Diverse Classrooms - Elementary
3 credits

Designed to integrate theory into practice in the diverse classroom. Teacher candidates study the theories of leadership, classroom management, discipline and lesson planning required for an initial experience in the California classroom. Teacher candidates are placed in a classroom with a diverse student population to observe and implement teaching strategies necessary to address this student group.

EDTP 521 Literacy and Language in Diverse Classrooms - Elementary
3 credits

Theory-based methods of instruction in reading and language arts in today�s culturally diverse elementary classrooms.

EDTP 522 Teaching I: Planning and Methods for Content Standards - Elementary
3 credits

This course is a study of the content as well as the goals for mathematics and science education at the elementary school level. This course will provide an introduction to concept development, attainment, and the meaningful application of mathematics and science learning in elementary classrooms. Consideration will be given to the cross-cultural and heterogeneous nature of California�s student population. Technology enhanced methods will also be introduced when appropriate.

EDTP 523 Introduction to Student Teaching - Elementary
3 credits

Assignment in an elementary school classroom with a diverse student population. Observation and development of classroom management and teaching strategies that foster academic achievement in reading, literacy and mathematics for all students, utilizing SDAIE strategies. Supervision by cooperating teacher and university supervisor while working with individuals, small groups, and the entire class. Three mornings a week concurrent with enrollment in EDTP 520 Leadership and Law in Diverse Classrooms - Elementary, EDTP 521 Literacy and Language in Diverse Classrooms - Elementary, and EDTP 522 Teaching 1: Planning and Methods for Content Standards - Elementary. Weekly seminars (Graded P/NC only)

EDTP 511 Teacher Performance Assessment Seminar I
2 credits

Students meet weekly alternating each week with whole group sessions and small group sessions. Whole group sessions will begin with a three day workshop which will provide an introduction to the four California Teaching Performance Assessments (TPAs), the 13 Teaching Performance Expectations (TPEs) and the use of TaskStream.  Whole group sessions will focus on the passage of the TPAs which is a requirement of the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Preparation, submission and assessment of TPA 1 and TPA 2 will take place during this course.  An assessment fee of $500 will be due on the first day of class.  Small group sessions on alternating weeks will be facilitated by the supervisor and focus on the student teaching experience.



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Methods Courses - Single Subject

EDTP 530 Leadership and Law in Diverse Classrooms - Secondary
3 credits

Designed to integrate theory into practice in the diverse classroom. Teacher candidates study the theories of leadership, classroom management, discipline and lesson planning required for an initial experience in the California classroom. Teacher candidates are placed in a classroom with a diverse student population to observe and implement teaching strategies necessary to address this student group.

EDTP 531 Teaching I: Planning and Methods for Content Standards - Secondary
3 credits

Basic methods of planning and instruction. Lesson planning with an emphasis on increased academic achievement in the secondary school. Technology enhanced methods and strategies necessary to develop achievement in all learners.

EDTP 532 Literacy and Language in Diverse Classrooms - Secondary
3 credits

Methods of teaching reading in the content areas and development of English language literacy. Assessment, technology and content standards as they impact student achievement.

EDTP 533 Introduction to Student Teaching - Secondary
3 credits

Assignment in a single subject classroom with a diverse student population. Observation and development of classroom management and teaching strategies that foster academic achievement in reading, literacy, and mathematics for all students, utilizing SDAIE strategies. Supervision by cooperating teacher and university supervisor while working with individuals, small groups, and the entire class. Concurrent with enrollment in EDTP 530, EDTP 531, and EDTP 532. Weekly seminars. (Graded P/NC only)

EDTP 513 Teacher Performance Assessment Seminar I - Secondary
2 credits

Students meet weekly alternating each week with whole group sessions and small group sessions. Whole group sessions will begin with a three day workshop which will provide an introduction to the four California Teaching Performance Assessments (TPAs), the 13 Teaching Performance Expectations (TPEs) and the use of TaskStream.  Whole group sessions will focus on the passage of the TPAs which is a requirement of the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.  Preparation, submission and assessment of TPA 1 and TPA 2 will take place during this course.  An assessment fee of $500 will be due on the first day of class.  Small group sessions on alternating weeks will be facilitated by the supervisor and focus on the student teaching experience.



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Student Teaching / Field Study - Multiple Subject

EDTP 525 Teaching II: Advanced Planning and Methods for Content Standards - Elementary
3 credits

An advanced course focusing on curriculum, planning, instruction, and assessment of diverse students in the California elementary classroom. The integration of content areas through thematic teaching including design and implementation of unit and lesson plans, incorporation of modifications for students with special language and/or learning needs, cooperative learning, technology, and assessment of student learning.

EDTP 540 Student Teaching - Elementary
9 credits

Semester-long assignment in an elementary school classroom with a diverse student population. Development of classroom management and teaching strategies that foster academic achievement in all content areas for all students. Supervision by cooperating teacher and university supervisor while working with individuals, small groups, and the entire class. Placement concludes with four weeks of full-time instruction. Concurrent with enrollment in EDTP 525. Attendance at weekly seminar required. Prerequisite: Completion of Benchmark C. (Graded P/NC only)

EDTP 552 Field Study - Elementary
1 credit

In-service guidance and support for employed teachers in the organization and implementation of effective teaching procedures and techniques. (May be repeated.) Normally taken concurrently with either EDTP 520, EDTP 521, EDTP 522, or EDTP 525. Prerequisite: Recommendation of Teacher Preparation faculty committee. (Graded P/NC only)

EDTP 512 Teacher Performance Assessment Seminar II - Elementary
1 credit

Students meet weekly alternating each week with whole group sessions and small group sessions. Whole group sessions will focus on the passage of the TPAs which is a requirement of the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.  Preparation, submission and assessment of TPA 3 and TPA 4 will take place during this course.  Small group sessions on alternating weeks will be facilitated by the supervisor and focus on the student teaching experience.



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Student Teaching / Field Study - Single Subject

EDTP 535 Teaching II: Subject Specific Pedagogical Skills
3 credits

An advanced strategies methods course designed to integrate education theory into practice in the California classroom. Students focus on advanced planning and teaching strategies for their content area and design and implement varied plans to assess student performance.

EDTP 560 Student Teaching - Secondary
9 credits

Semester-long assignment in a secondary school with a diverse student population. Development of classroom management and teaching strategies that foster academic achievement for all students. Supervision by cooperating teacher(s) and university supervisor while working with individuals, small groups, and entire classes. Placement concludes with four weeks of full-time instruction. Concurrent with enrollment in EDTP 535. Attendance at weekly seminar required. Prerequisite: Completion of Benchmark C. (Graded P/NC only)

EDTP 572 Field Study - Secondary
1 credit

In-service guidance and support for employed teachers in the organization and implementation of effective teaching procedures and techniques. (May be repeated.) Normally taken concurrently with either EDTP 530, EDTP 531, EDTP 532, or EDTP 535. Attendance at monthly seminar required. Prerequisite: Recommendation of Teacher Preparation faculty committee. (Graded P/NC only)

EDTP 514 Teacher Performance Assessment Seminar II - Secondary
1 credit

Students meet weekly alternating each week with whole group sessions and small group sessions. Whole group sessions will focus on the passage of the TPAs which is a requirement of the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.  Preparation, submission and assessment of TPA 3 and TPA 4 will take place during this course.  Small group sessions on alternating weeks will be facilitated by the supervisor and focus on the student teaching experience.



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Master of Education Courses

EDTP 510 Action Research for Practitioners - Teacher Education
3 credits

Designed for students in the Department of Teacher Education, this course provides systematic study and analysis of current research and research methods for conducting action research projects. The objectives in this course focus on the (A) knowledge base (B) techniques and (C) applications of action research. Prerequisite: EDTP 554 and valid California Preliminary teaching credential and full-time employment as a teacher in a K-12 classroom.

EDTP 554 Educational Measurement
3 credits

Assessment of typical and atypical pupils, including the preparation, selection, administration, scoring, and interpretation of culturally appropriate normed and criterion-referenced individual and group tests. Prerequisite: Valid California Preliminary teaching credential and full-time employment as a teacher in a K-12 classroom.

EDTP 599 Classroom Based Research Project
3 credits

Class study for the development of an action research project and presentation. Admission to master's degree program required. Prerequisite: EDTP 510 and valid California Preliminary teaching credential and full-time employment as a teacher in a K-12 classroom.

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